And the Next Scene of Violence is...Detroit.

[Shadow8017]

I've searched high and low for a video link to this ... anyone know of one?

[Kirobaito]

Yeah, apparently it took my friend a LONG time to get it up on his server. But here it is. The quality had to be reduced to fit it.

http://webpages.charter.net/gline/Pa...11904-jong.avi

[Casey]

Aw dude, I saw that on FOX news, I was rooting* for those Basketball Players to beat up those "fans" that were throwing crap at them.

[Strider]

Ron Artest will be suspended by the NBA for a record 30 games according to a report on Fox Sports Radio. Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson of the Pacers will also be out of action for 20 games each while Pistons star Ben Wallace will miss five games for their roles in the fight in Detroit Friday night.

Fred McLeod, play-by-play voice of the Pistons on FSN Detroit, reported on the suspensions during a live radio interview on GameTime react with Ben Maller and Chris Landry on Fox Sports Radio Saturday night.

Yeah, that isn't a typo. 30 games.

EDIT:

Oh, yes, and apparently every single player on the Detroit Pistons will serve a one-game suspension for leaving the bench for the fight. Every player, that is, except Tayshaun Prince. Good for him, I say.

[eestlinc]

My man, Tayshaun. Way to represent the Riot with class. Billups, you make me sad...

[The Captain]

So, Detriot has to forfeit a game?

For Artest at least, he'll get his month off to promote.

In all seriousness, the NBA must set this up correctly to prevent any further actions from happening in the near future.

Take care all.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Yet another reason why I so dislike the heavy emphasis on sports in this country, as opposed to more intellectual pursuits.

[Del Murder]

Go Tinsley!

[Dingo Jellybean]

Yeah, that isn't a typo. 30 games.

EDIT:

Oh, yes, and apparently every single player on the Detroit Pistons will serve a one-game suspension for leaving the bench for the fight. Every player, that is, except Tayshaun Prince. Good for him, I say.

Not actually. The record is 63 games by Latrell Spreewell for choking P.J. Carlisemo. It was actually a full year suspension before the NBA reduced it.

[Kirobaito]

Bloody hell. Jermaine O'Neal's replacement is going to be Mehmet OKUR. >< There goes my good start to this Fantasy season.

[krissy]

Why should the player be punished for responding to an assault with assault?

It was provoked, it was assault, it was responded to with assault. It's no different than a fight out in the streets. Guy doesn't deserve a suspension.

Behold the Void: Sports get the blood flowing to the brain.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Behold the Void: Sports get the blood flowing to the brain.

However, all the beer in one's bloodstream doesn't exactly make it a good thing.

[krissy]

That's right, I forgot it's a requirement to drink during every single sport ever every time.

Ever heard of the Buffalo Theory or whatever it's called? Wolves take out the weakest in a herd of a buffalo first. Beer takes out the weakest of our brain cells first, thereby leaving a better working envoronment for the stronger brain cells.


Seriously back on topic though; I am personally not above beating someone up if they throw beer in my eyes. Apparently he punched the wrong guy though. Oh well, things happen.

[Dingo Jellybean]

That's right, I forgot it's a requirement to drink during every single sport ever every time.

Ever heard of the Buffalo Theory or whatever it's called? Wolves take out the weakest in a herd of a buffalo first. Beer takes out the weakest of our brain cells first, thereby leaving a better working envoronment for the stronger brain cells.


Seriously back on topic though; I am personally not above beating someone up if they throw beer in my eyes. Apparently he punched the wrong guy though. Oh well, things happen.

What's worst is that the guy who threw the cup restrained Artest back and took two shots at him on the back of the head before Artest realized it was him.

[The Captain]

Wow, I didn't think Stern would do it but he did:

Artest - Suspended the rest of the season
Jackson- 30 games
O'Neal - 25 games
Wallace - 6 games.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1928540

Take care all.